The latest news and updates for University of Rochester faculty and staff
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November 10, 2025
The latest news and updates for University of Rochester faculty and staff


Today’s issue features:

  • Coffee with the Center for Community Engagement
  • An early-career faculty workshop on Blackboard and HelioCampus
  • A conversation with artist Jim Mott at MAG

For faculty and staff

Coffee, scones, and community-engaged learning

Meet the community-engaged learning faculty fellows and staff from the Center for Community Engagement on Tuesday, November 11, from noon to 2 p.m. in Evans Lam Square, Rush Rhees Library. Coffee and scones will be provided.

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Talk retirement with TIAA at the Medical Center

Have quick questions about the University’s retirement program, or need help enrolling online? Stop by the Sarah Flaum Atrium on Tuesday, November 11, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. to chat with a TIAA representative.

Early-career faculty workshop on Blackboard and HelioCampus

The “Assessment Essentials: Leveraging Blackboard and HelioCampus for Effective Evaluation” workshop, part of the Rochester Year One series supporting new and early-career faculty in their professional development, takes place on November 13. A complimentary lunch is provided at 11:30 a.m., with the workshop to follow at noon in the Gamble Room, Rush Rhees Library.

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Navigating nutrition during the holidays

Join Well-U and registered dietitian Allison Steinberger on Friday, November 14, at noon to learn how simple dietary shifts can help you stay focused on your health goals during the holidays. Register now.

Living with osteoarthritis

Learn techniques that will improve your daily functioning and ease pain by meeting virtually with a personal coach through Well-U’s osteoarthritis program. Make an appointment that works with your schedule and earn $100 once complete.

Securian Financial education workshops available on demand

Securian Financial is offering on-demand seminars, paired with convenient downloadable workbooks, so you can explore various financial wellness topics at a time that works for you. Topics include Social Security and Medicare, college education strategies, caregiving, and more. Access the seminars by visiting the Securian Financial microsite and selecting “Financial Education at your fingertips.”

UR Procurement (P2P) Marketplace gets an upgrade

The UR Procurement Marketplace (Jaggaer) is upgraded three times a year, with the next scheduled upgrade occurring the weekend of November 14. The platform will be unavailable for placing catalog requisitions and the transmission of all P2P purchase orders to suppliers from Friday, November 14, at 9 p.m. through the afternoon of Sunday, November 16.

For the community

Artist Jim Mott in conversation at MAG

Best known for his Itinerant Artist Project, Rochester artist Jim Mott is undoubtedly an impressionist who prefers capturing everyday moments—outdoors, most of the time—and renders what he sees using stunning, gestural brushwork. Join Mott at the Memorial Art Gallery on Thursday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m. as he talks about his work and shares his insights on how making unmediated connections with subjects and people creates meaning. Admission is free for University employees and students, but registration is requested.

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For students

Chat with School of Nursing admissions

Considering your next step in nursing or healthcare? Stop by Cafe 601 on Wednesday, November 12, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to chat with School of Nursing admissions reps. Coffee vouchers will be available for attendees.

Healthy conflict lunch and learn

Students can join Title IX and Health Promotion on Friday, November 14, to learn about healthy conflict and gain some conflict navigation skills.

Free STI testing

Students can sign up for free and confidential STI testing on November 17, provided by Trillium Health and Health Promotion.

 

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